Hello to the Reader, For a long time now, I haven't been able to write a poem wheather it be ryhme or free verse. I don't know if it happens to anyone but, out of the blue, an idea will all of a sudden pop in my head. Here's a quick example (It really happened) I was driving home one night and had to make a left turn. The sign said devided highway. Boom. There it was. Divided highways. Sides are chosen. Okay...I got that. Among a few hundred ideas I have written down, I can't seem to find any that would fit. How do you put two and two together when you have afew hundred ideas. Even though I have written many poems and am blocked, Please be aware that I am learning disabled. It doesn't mean I can't learn but it does mean that I dont' learn like other people. I need one on one help. Either through email or Skype. On Skype, I am cwcontester. I really want to start writing poetry again. With learning disabilities, I can't alwasy come up with a ryhme. Here's one I am looking for ideas in my notebooks when I have the time: I am a guide to the stars A map of the night sky A compass to your dreams. (something is there but what do I do to complete it?) Thanks in advance for reading and for the help, Greg

"Hello to the Reader, For a long time now, I haven't been able to write a poem wheather it be ryhme or free verse. I don't know if it happens to anyone but, out of the blue, an idea will all of a sudden pop in my head. Here's a quick example (It really happened) I was driving home one night and had to make a left turn. The sign said devided highway. Boom. There it was. Divided highways. Sides are chosen. Okay...I got that. Among a few hundred ideas I have written down, I can't seem to find any that would fit. How do you put two and two together when you have afew hundred ideas. Even though I have written many poems and am blocked"

Greg,as a fellow writer I know how you feel when those moments happen. I recently viewed a video by Elizabeth Gilbert that addresses this problem that many writers face. I've used this technique and so far it has helped me out tremendously. Hope this helps you.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86x-u-tz0MA

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